Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates)

RPC

Sam Tate leads the ‘talented’ white-collar and financial crime team at RPC, which maintains a strong reputation for its expertise in HMRC tax fraud investigations. Tate has notable experience advising on DPAs and works alongside financial crime litigation specialist Michelle Sloane and the ‘outstanding’ Adam Craggs, who also leads the firm’s tax disputes team. Thomas Jenkins is the name to note for anti-corruption investigations as well as compliance programmes, while Lucy Kerr’s expertise encompasses anti-bribery and corruption mandates.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘RPC has an excellent team, working with empathy and enthusiasm as well as first-rate legal knowledge for their clients.’
'Sam Tate is a very well-respected lawyer in the field, working on novel points that he makes seem obvious and sensible.’
‘A talented and credible team with a proactive risk management mindset.’
‘Sam Tate provides superb thought leadership in this space, demonstrating deep knowledge and providing well-informed advisory support.’
‘Very knowledgeable, sector leaders and experienced in getting a case moving.’
‘I recommend Sam Tate and Lucy Kerr.’
‘Adam Craggs is an outstanding solicitor who leads his team applying a vast experience. Down to earth and always calm, Adam provides the highest level of advice and tactical judgement in any case.'
'Michelle Sloane is a leader who takes control and delivers for her clients, many of whom are high-net-worth individuals and large corporations. She is extremely hard-working and is a heavyweight in criminal fraud and tax fraud cases.’

Key clients

Jones Lang LaSalle
NEOM
Federal Republic of Nigeria

Work highlights

Designed and implemented an end-to-end third-party risk management process for NEOM, covering financial crime, worker welfare, health and safety, and sustainability.
Concluded an independent review of the anti-corruption compliance program of Tetris Projects Limited, a subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle.
Acting for Newcastle United Football Club in relation to a multi-faceted dispute with HMRC stemming from an enquiry into agents' fees that started with a dawn raid.